03-22-2022 Resolution No. 11956RESOLUTION NO. 11956
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AS A SIGNATORY ON THE
MINNESOTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COALITION LETTER IN RESPONSE TO XCEL
ENERGY’S INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN (IDP)
WHEREAS, Xcel Energy submitted their initial IDP proposal to the Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission on November 1, 2021 in MN PUC Docket: 21-694; and
WHEREAS, the IDP process presents the utility’s short- and long-term distribution
system plans, the costs and benefits of specific investments, and a comprehensive analysis of
customer cost and value; and
WHEREAS, the IDP decisions and outcomes are important to cities like Richfield as
they are intertwined with municipal climate, energy, and resilience goals, and Xcel Energy's
efforts greatly impact what cities are able to achieve on a local level; and
WHEREAS, City of Richfield has a goal to reduce carbon emissions 15% by 2032 (from
a 2019 baseline); and
WHEREAS, City of Richfield has identified actions and strategies to encourage and
increase electric vehicle use and infrastructure and renewable energy installation and use; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield supports an equitable and just transition to a clean
energy system; and
WHEREAS, the IDP process allows for interested stakeholders to comment on the
proposal before given deadlines;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, that it approves the City of Richfield as a signatory on the Minnesota Local
Government Coalition IDP Letter.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd Day of
March, 2022.
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kari Sinning, City Clerk